Pre-analytical Laboratory Error in a Stroke Patient due to Blood Collection from another Stroke Patient: A Case Report

Bucurescu, Septimiu

doi:10.4172/2155-9562.1000178

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“…Unfortunately, each of these steps is vulnerable to errors, which can then potentially generate erroneous results and finally jeopardize patient safety. To mention only a few examples, the specimen may be drawn from the wrong patient; erroneous low calcium and alkaline phosphatase may be misinterpreted when potassium-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (K-EDTA) contamination is not identified; pseudohyperkalaemia due to extreme leuco-cytosis may lead to unnecessary and even potentially dangerous treatment (3)(4)(5).…”

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Errors within the total laboratory testing process, from test selection to medical decision-making – A review of causes, consequences, surveillance and solutions

Mrazek

Lippi

Keppel

et al. 2020

Biochem. med. (Online)

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Laboratory analyses are crucial for diagnosis, follow-up and treatment decisions. Since mistakes in every step of the total testing process may potentially affect patient safety, a broad knowledge and systematic assessment of laboratory errors is essential for future improvement. In this review, we aim to discuss the types and frequencies of potential errors in the total testing process, quality management options, as well as tentative solutions for improvement. Unlike most currently available reviews on this topic, we also include errors in test-selection, reporting and interpretation/action of test results. We believe that laboratory specialists will need to refocus on many process steps belonging to the extra-analytical phases, intensifying collaborations with clinicians and supporting test selection and interpretation. This would hopefully lead to substantial improvements in these activities, but may also bring more value to the role of laboratory specialists within the health care setting.

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confidence: 99%